Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Equestrian Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.

Winter & Winter Break 2017 Equestrian Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Equestrian Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2016.

Looking for a Great Maine Equestrian Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Maine Day Equestrian Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.

Best Maine Year-Round
Equestrian Camps, Classes & Equestrian Programs

Many of our Best Maine Summer Equestrian Camps also offer Year Round Equestrian Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Equestrian Programs, too.

Best Maine Winter & Winter Break Equestrian Camp Jobs

Searching for Maine Equestrian Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Equestrian Camps are now listing their 2017 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

Some of the Best Equestrian Camps in the Northeast are here in Maine.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Rich in the finest Maine summer camp traditions, Kamp Kohut has provided a magnificent setting and a wholesome environment for enriching children’s lives since 1907. Our values-based program is carefully structured to promote a warm and welcoming camp community. Outstanding attention to campers’ well-being and to high quality instruction is the hallmark of our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to nurture lifelong friendships, skills and memories.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Rich in the finest Maine summer camp traditions, Kamp Kohut has provided a magnificent setting and a wholesome environment for enriching children’s lives since 1907. Our values-based program is carefully structured to promote a warm and welcoming camp community. Outstanding attention to campers’ well-being and to high quality instruction is the hallmark of our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to nurture lifelong friendships, skills and memories.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 45 minutes northwest of Portland, Maine, on 120 wooded acres situated right on the shores of Lake Thompson. We have a 1/2 mile shoreline, with numerous outdoor and indoor facilities. Please visit our website to see pictures and video of Kamp Kohut.

CAMP FACILITIES: FACILITIES Kamp Kohut is situated on 100 acres of fields and woods, with one half mile of shore frontage on Lake Thompson, a beautiful spring-fed, crystal-clear, eleven mile long Maine lake. Kohut has an abundance of playing fields, recreational areas and indoor facilities for campers to use as they learn and grow in a nurturing and fun environment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACTIVITIES At Kamp Kohut, we have an elective program. That means you can choose your own schedule each week. There are 50+ different activity choices! Before you come to camp, you'll complete an activity sign-up form at home with your parents and send it back to us before the summer starts. Your schedule will be all ready to go when you get to camp, full of six activities from your top ten list! After the first week at camp, you will sign up for the next week's activities. You may choose to stay with the same activities or try some different ones. The same is true for week three. We want you to go as far as you would like in an activity, but also be exposed to lots of new activities. If you don't see a particular activity you are looking for, don't worry! We probably offer it during Daily Choice.

Daily Choice gives you the chance to try something new every single day! During Daily Choice, you can try activities that are on the regular schedule (it's kind of like a "taste-test!") or you can sign up for something completely different, like Extreme Bocce, Ultimate Frisbee, or Magic Tricks. Another fun time is Evening Activity, where you and your bunkmates will participate together in an all-camp event or an organized activity just for you! It's a great opportunity for bunk bonding and exposure to different areas of camp. You can read more about our activities on our Program page.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Please call or email for more information on year-round activities or programs and rental opportunities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: 4 WEEKS AND A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES Rich in the finest Maine summer camp traditions, Kamp Kohut has provided a magnificent setting and a wholesome environment for enriching children's lives since 1907. Our values-based program is carefully structured to promote a warm and welcoming camp community. Outstanding attention to campers' well-being and to high quality instruction is the hallmark of our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to nurture lifelong friendships, skills and memories.

Second Session:Saturday, July 23rd to Wednesday, August 17thTwo Week Program (for rising 3rd and 4th graders):Saturday, July 23rd to Saturday, August 6thTuition Summer 2016First Session: $6,600Second Session: $6,600

Two Week ProgramFor children going into 3rd and 4th grades ONLY Two Week Program: $4,000Two Week Extension: $2,700

Payment ScheduleFull Season$1,000 Due Upon Enrollment$1,500 Due December 1$1,500 Due March 1Balance Due May 1Two Week Program$1,000 Due Upon Enrollment$1,500 Due December 1Balance Due May 1

We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: We are looking to hire DYNAMIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC, MOTIVATED and COMPASSIONATE staff to work with the children in our camp program.As a member of the Kohut Staff, you will have the opportunity to make a constructive difference in the lives of children and build life-long friendships with your co-counselors and peers.

We offer a balanced focus on land and water sports, arts and media programs, outdoor education, and day and overnight trips, which provide a structure young people need to thrive socially, developmentally, and physically. As part of a team of highly qualified staff, you will help emphasize teamwork and character development while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual.

It is a complete camping experience that fosters cherished memories of a world unlike any other. We hope you will be a part of this unforgettable opportunity!

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Maine Equestrian Camps

Be sure to ask each Maine Equestrian Camp about the amount of equestrian instruction and the overall intensity of their equestrian program.

Some Top Maine Equestrian Camps offer rigorous daily equestrian training and lots of intensive equestrian experience.
Other great Maine Camps offer Equestrian Activities as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.

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CAMP LOCATION: We are located in beautiful central Maine, 4 miles from Skowhegan, 1 hour north of Augusta, 1 hour south of Bangor

CAMP FACILITIES: We only accept 6 girls for overnight camp. We have 2 bunkrooms, kitchen, dining, lounge and restroom with shower. We have a large indoor arena so we can ride rain or shine and we have a large in-ground swimming pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are family owned and operated with low camper to counselor ratio. We can accommodate beginner to advanced riders. We do offer crafts and swimming but our focus is the horse program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Family Camps!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Horseback riding year round! We have a large indoor arena.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: Please see our website for dates and rates and more information!

CAMP LOCATION: Kippewa is in South Central Maine, the north-eastern most state of the United States, in the same time zone as New York City but further north. This is lake country, less than an hour's drive to the Atlantic Ocean and the southern parts of the Great North Woods wilderness. Measured by driving time from cities with airports served, Kippewa is three hours north of Boston, Massachusetts; an hour north of Portland, Maine; and twenty minutes south of Augusta, Maine.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: No two girls are alike, why should their summers be? Camp Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp for ages 6 to 15. Girls select from a wide array of activities to create their own weekly schedule, participating in six activity blocks daily. The caring, nurturing ambiance at Camp Kippewa sets a girl at ease with who she is, giving her the confidence to make friends easily and feel comfortable about trying challenging new activities.

The Arts program offers over 20 disciplines of Fine Arts & Crafts and Dance & Theater.

Lake Cobbosseecontee is the perfect setting for top-notch Water Sports instruction in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking.

Our program also offers a variety of Land Sports including our popular tennis program, gymnastics, soccer, softball, lacrosse and more. Campers enjoy the natural setting of Maine with ocean sailing trips, beach days, wilderness hikes and canoe trips. Our brother camp, Camp Cobbossee, is just 1 mile down the road. Siblings see each other weekly through brother/sister lunches and shared special events such as Carnival.

▌There are 18 Top Maine Equestrian Camps Below ↓

Teen Equestrian Camps in Maine

Maine Equestrian Camps for Teens sometimes include more advanced or immersive equestrian activities, such as eventing, dressage, and jumping and can be much more rigorous. Teen Equestrian Camps in ME tend to have more focus on equestrian riding skills development, sometimes involving competitive or Olympic training standards, intense activities or experiences, limited down-time, and include age-appropriate special camp events designed for highly-motivated teens.

Be sure to speak with each camp you are interested in, so you know exactly what to expect.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Manitou, a summer camp for boys age 7-16, is located in the beautiful Belgrade Lakes region of Maine. Founded in 1947, Camp Manitou is one of the nation's foremost residential summer camps.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Athletic and creative diversity distinguishes the Manitou program. With a choice of more than 40 learning areas, every camper can find a place in which he will experience success.

Manitou promotes team building through inter-camp competition and intra-camp activities called College League and Color War. For boys who prefer individual activities, Manitou offers a variety of programs for instruction, discovery and fun.

Camp Manitou was founded in 1947 and is home to many second and third generation campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Deepwood Farm Summer Camp program has many opportunities for young horse lovers who want to find themselves surrounded by horses and horse people. Our 3-day and 5-day camps cater to different levels of riding. Lessons are taught by riding professions with over 30 years of experience.

CAMP LOCATION: Located amidst the most scenic views in the White Mountains of Maine, just outside of Bethel, our passion for horses has us both in the ring and on the trail to experience the most that the great outdoors of Maine has to offer. Please visit our website for photos of the farm and past camps.

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International Equestrian Camps in Maine

Some of our Maine Equestrian Camps accept International Campers from all around the world. Some camps could offer special Summer International Programs, scholarships, or other incentives to international campers.

International Campers and Parents: Be sure to contact each Maine Equestrian Camp you are interested in to see if they accept campers from other Countries, if they hire any international staff, or if they offer any Special Summer Equestrian Programs for International Campers.

CAMP LOCATION: Hidden Valley Camp provides a multitude of opportunities in the arts and outdoors on 350-acres of meadows, classic Maine woodland, and a private lake 1 mile long. "This is heaven... and if it's not, then it's in the same zip code." - HVC Parent. See more at This Website Link

CAMP FACILITIES: 20 camper cabins, 15 studios for the creative and performing arts, large animal corrals and a heated pool all form the basis for professional instruction in the arts and outdoors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Art camp, horse camp, dance camp, watersports camp, farm camp, adventure camp, performing arts camp, sports camp, and much more. You choose the activities that interest you the most at HVC. Professional instructors, caring and creative camp counselors and quality equipment enable this summer camp to achieve it's high programming standards. You'll be part of four one-hour periods of class instruction every two weeks. Feel free to create, explore and set goals in any of these programs. Parents and campers may let us know their wishes prior to the summer and we will help design camper programs.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Hidden Valley puts children at the center of camp life! Our roots are in the movement of progressive children's summer camp communities. Over the years, we have built on this history with a commitment to distinction and professionalism, and a deep sensitivity to individual needs and group life. Read more about our philosophy at This Website Link

CAMP LOCATION: Tapawingo sits on the shores of Keyes (rhymes with “eyes”) Pond in Sweden, Maine. Our 200 beautiful acres of woods, fields and sandy beaches overlook Mt. Washington and the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the west. Portland and the Atlantic sit just forty miles to the east. Please visit our website for pictures of our camp.

CAMP FACILITIES: Tapawingo is a natural setting. Acres of open fields surrounded by towering pine trees, a pristine waterfront and the White Mountains all make for a cohesive and fun environment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Carrying on a tradition of high standards since its founding in 1919, Tapawingo is known as one of the country’s finest private, independent camps for girls.

The value of the camp experience is extremely important at Tapawingo. Next to safety, our primary goal is that each camper return home at the end of the summer feeling better about herself. We know that campers will have tons of fun, learn wonderful skills in their activities, and make lifelong friends. But above all, we know that it is at Tapawingo where they will learn how to be leaders, how to be true friends, and how to be themselves. Tapawingo is a safe place for the development of character and values: judgment, personal responsibility, and independence.

We provide encouragement, encouragement and more encouragement – to assure that each girl develops independence and self-confidence. We do not award trophies for the best athlete or best camper. Any camper may sign up to be on a Tapawingo team; she does not need to try out. We are a cheering and singing kind of place, where a child strives to do her very best.

Tapawingo’s call for fun and adventure is contagious – between 80 and 90 percent of our kids come back to Tapawingo, year after year, and many bring their friends. Tradition is a cornerstone of our camp. Many Tapawingo campers are second-generation campers, and some are third.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the greater Augusta, Maine and Belgrade Lakes area. Meadow View is quite near Echo Lake, Torsey Pond, Maranacook Lake in Readfield. Visit our website for photos and a map location.

CAMP FACILITIES: visit our website

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: visit our website

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Meadow View is also a full service horse boarding facility year round in addition to an extensive lesson program. We also offer day camp activities during school vacation weeks. Call Tamara to inquire on dates.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 miles south of Houlton, Maine on the shores of East Grand Lake. Please visit our web site for camp photos and videos

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers stay in dorm style housing with councilors, with meals in a central dining hall. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are available at our lake front. We have 8 house keeping cabins available along with 6 motel rooms for adult guest and families. RV and tent sites are also available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our programing is for families as well as youth. We have separate activities for youth and the adults. See our web site for more info.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Adult camps.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: Our season begins May 20 with a pastors conference. Our camping season begins June 21- 22, with a Ladies Retreat and ends with a Fall Foliage Weekend Oct 11 - 14.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now in our 95th season, Fernwood is known for nurturing the whole child in a safe and supportive environment that fosters social and emotional growth, as well as skill development in over 36 activities. Campers and mature staff live in a beautiful 100 acre setting with emphasis on friendships, learning and play.

Chosen with the guidance of parents and camp staff, each camper’s elective program of activities is supplemented by several required core activities, and is designed to build skills as well as self-confidence and independence. Expert instruction offered in all activities, including swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, tennis, gymnastics, aerobics, yoga, on-site English horseback riding, archery, riflery, soccer, softball, field hockey, lacrosse, drama, dance, music, crafts, ceramics, woodworking, silver jewelry, photography and rock climbing.

The tripping program includes weekly outdoor day trips, overnight trips, and extended white water canoe, hiking, and rock climbing trips.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Fernwood's 100 acre facility is located in the "Lakes District" of southern Maine. We are 45 minutes northwest of Portland, and only 2 hours from Boston.

CAMP FACILITIES: Fernwood sits on 100 acres of meadows bordered by woodlands and the sandy shore of one of the largest and cleanest lakes in the region - Lake Thompson. Campers are grouped by school grade and live in beautiful and airy wooden bunks with screens and shutters for weather protection.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is a traditional, overnight camp for girls in Poland, Maine. The Fernwood family is known for its warm atmosphere and concern for each child. Campers and mature staff live together in a beautiful, rustic setting, with many opportunities for friendships, learning and play.

Nurturing tolerance, unselfishness, and an appreciation of a simpler life in the out-of-doors. Our full season provides girls with enough time to experience new challenges, enhance self confidence, develop activity skills, and establish enduring friendships in safe, beautiful surroundings. Fernwood is not divided into sections, for we are, in essence, one family, building community spirit through the contributions of each of our girls.

Each camper has an elective program of activities, chosen with the guidance of parents and camp staff. Older campers may specialize in a specific activity. Expert instruction is offered in all activities, including swimming, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, tennis, gymnastics, aerobics, English riding, archery, riflery, soccer, softball, field hockey, volleyball, drama, music, dance, crafts, ceramics, woodworking, silver jewelry, drawing, painting, photography, and rock climbing. The tripping program includes day trips, as well as extended white water canoe and kayak, backpacking, hiking, and rock climbing trips.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Fernwood has a broad geographic diversity. Campers come from 23 of the United States, France, Spain, Hong Kong, Colombia, and Switzerland.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: Looking for a summer job? If you're at least 19 years old and finished your first year of college, we'd love to discuss our opportunities with you.

Fernwood's staff to camper ratio is the best we know of, at 1:1.5 This allows us to run a high quality program all day, every day, while still allowing our staff time to recharge with generous time off.

A strong interest in working with children is required, and counselors are hired to teach within a specific activity(ies) specialty .

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A developmental program bringing the joy of horseback riding and all the wonderful life values learned in the process of accepting there responsibility to care for horses and then each other as each girl becomes a mentor to the newer and younger equestrians.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The whole program is one continuous Leadership training program right from the first day until many years later becoming a CiT then LIT

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships available until May 1st.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family sessions at the end of the regular camp season

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Lessons, parties, outings year round

OTHER CAMP INFO: Plus a full program of lobster feast, white water rafting, canoeing, seeing the mountains, rivers and coast of picturesque Maine

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: See website for details

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: Counselors and instructors with a love for teaching and being a role model for kids.

CAMP LOCATION: Forest Acres is located 2 1/2 hours from Boston in southwestern Maine on the border of New Hampshire in the heart of Mount Washington Valley. Please visit our website for photos, videos and additional information about camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1924, Forest Acres is located 2 miles away from its sister camp, Forest Acres Camp for Girls, in Maine's White Mountain Region. The community is a perfect example of traditional camping; providing a warm, safe, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where the children can have a positive growing experience with no pressure normally experienced when being around boys. Personal achievement is stressed in a community that has 150 boys.

Many children return summer after summer and the global community has many second and third generation campers. A commitment to each camper as an individual is the key to these flexible programs that balances the needs and requirements of everyone. Building community and teaching independence surround a 91-year history of caring for children. Indian Acres is a global community that welcomes children from 24 states and 8 different countries; fostering an environment where campers and counselors learn about different cultures and traditions from one another. The camp offers a community-based experience that focuses on the needs of each camper while teaching them to work along with fellow campers.

Over 85% of the campers 14 years of age and under, return each summer and a number of staff have been with the camp, 30+ years. The camp offers something special for everyone. The brother-sister program is unparalleled because it allows the boys and girls to be separate yet get together for various activities throughout the summer, thus offering the optimum camping experience that few others can offer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: C.I.T. program for campers who are entering their Senior year of High School. This program is reserved for those campers who have previously attended Forest Acres.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp is available for wedding, reunions and corporate retreats.

OTHER CAMP INFO: English Horseback Riding program recognized as one of premier in the country; directed by renowned equestrian coach C.J. Law, Equestrian Director and Riding Team Coach at Mt. Holyoke College. American Red Cross certified Swim program directed by a professional swim coach. Tennis program is directed by a USTA teaching professional.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Tripp Lake’s towering pines and sparkling waters provide the ideal setting to foster memories, friendships and values that will last a lifetime. Founded in 1911, Tripp Lake is considered one of the finest girls’ camps in the country.

Our full-season summer camp for girls ages 7 to 16 offers a broad array of team and individual sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor living. In a fun and stimulating environment, we provide a range of opportunities for girls to challenge themselves, gain confidence and expand their horizons. Everything we do at TLC is imbued with what is known as the Spirit of Tripp Lake - a spirit that fosters camaraderie, enthusiasm, compassion, respect and responsibility.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tripp Lake Camp is a traditional, residential girls camp. Our unique summer program is designed to grow with each camper. In seven weeks girls will learn new activities and become part of our rich tradition. We have a diverse program that focuses on creating a well rounded camper. Whether performing in the theatre, playing sports, scaling a climbing wall, or water-skiing for the first time, there are activities for every camper to enjoy. Our daily schedule allows campers to experience all aspects of camp. Campers select many activities while still having certain activities that the entire age group attends.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Tripp Lake Camp provides a nurturing environment that enhances our campers� sense of value and self-worth. We provide opportunities for girls to explore all facets of their personalities and encourage campers to take risks that expand their boundaries. Our goal is that by summer�s end, our campers will leave with greater confidence, self-reliance and resilience as they return home to face the pressures of their fast-paced world.

Tripp Lake Camp is located in Poland, Maine. Founded in 1911, Tripp Lake is considered one of the finest girls’ camps in the country. Our 7 week residential summer camp for girls ages 7 to 16 offers a broad array of team and individual sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor living, in a fun and stimulating environment. We provide a range of opportunities for girls to challenge themselves, gain confidence and expand their horizons. Tripp Lake Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. We are situated on 260 acres, with a mile of shorefront.

We are still looking for individuals to instruct:ArtsOutdoor LivingRock ClimbingSportsTennisTheaterWaterski

Instructors must have the ability to work well with beginner to advanced campers. Please apply if you have experience and if you have a genuine interest in working with children.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Runoia is a Native American name for "harmony". Camp Runoia is an Accredited American Camp Association camp for girls located in Central Maine. Camp Runoia is about learning to live with other people, sharing ideas and working out differences while having fun. Camp Runoia values diversity and develops a community of individuals who learn acceptance and celebration of people from different cultures, races, sexual orientations, ages and social-economic backgrounds. Our motto is "building lifelong skills", but our mission is to build lifelong confidence, friendships, and memories.

CAMP LOCATION: Runoia is a Native American name for "harmony". Camp Runoia is an Accredited American Camp Association camp for girls located in Central Maine. Less than 3 hours out of Boston an hour north of Portland Runoia's 80 acres of woods and fields, located on nearly a mile of shore-line, is on the largest Belgrade Lake, Great Pond.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Certainly, we have all the amazing things you would expect in an excellent summer camp – a 40 foot climbing tower, onsite horseback riding, 8000 acresof beautiful lake to play and learn on, private shoreline, amazing counselors and remarkable food. And yet, there is something more at Camp Runoia. Something real and lasting. Something life changing. Something unique. Something you are a part of – forever!

Get outdoors. Create your own schedule and have an adventure!

Climb and cross the multi-vine line. Become a tennis player – paddle a kayak or swim to the diving dock. Build a campfire! Make a basket. Sail! Try twenty other things this summer.

Have free time. Enjoy time with friends or curl up with a book. Hike on the nature trail or climb the Lookout Tower. Start a pick-up soccer game! Play the Lodge piano. Live the variety!

Laugh with your cabin group! Make memories. Build friendships! Be part of something great. Spend your summers with Camp Runoia!

Camp Runoia is an authentic, down to earth, caring camp. 120 campers with 65 adults helping to make the experience at camp genuine and safe. Most girls stay for one session and some come for the whole summer.

Runoia is owned by Pam Cobb Heuberger and is Co-Directed by Pam and Alex Jackson. 2016 will be Runoia’s 110th year of operation.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: Come and be part of a great summer experience. Do you love working with children and have skills in an activity area that you can teach? We are a small, private, girl’s camp in central Maine seeking a variety of staff for our seasonal jobs.

Check out our website at This Website Link for a current list of open positions. For more information contact alex[AT]runoia.com.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Founded on values of leadership, respect and responsibility, Camp Walden is a 7-week, all girls, residential, summer camp in Denmark, Maine. Our small size of 150 campers promotes a close-knit community of girls, ages 8 – 15, who return summer after summer for friendship, challenge and fun. Girls participate in a full range of traditional overnight camp activities including wilderness trips, horseback riding, tennis, sailing and water skiing. For nearly a century, the Walden experience has been part of young girls lives as they acquire the skills and confidence to navigate their world.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the Lakes Region of Maine, a 45 minute drive from Portland, ME. Nestled in the pine-filled woods, Camp Walden occupies more than 150 acres of forest and grassy fields and over a half mile of beachfront property.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have docks for swimming, sailing, canoeing and water-skiing on Sand Pond. Our fields support a variety of sports a climbing wall and an adventure challenge course with low and high ropes elements and a zip line. Our horseback riding facilities include two riding rings, pastures, and a barn, home to the 10 – 12 horses that spend the summer with us. Our creative arts facilities include our Arts & Crafts building, overlooking the lake, with studios for ceramics, jewelry and enameling, and drawing and painting, a dance practice room with mirrors and a ballet barre, and the Helen Herz Cohen (HHC) Playhouse for our musical theater program. Indoor events are held at the HHC or in the Ark, our second indoor program space.

The Main House is in the center of camp. This is home to our dining room, administrative offices and recreation porch – ping pong anyone? On rainy days the stone fireplace in the Main House living room gives campers a place to quietly read and drink hot chocolate. Our camp craft facility, where we pack gear and food for our wilderness trip program, is located adjacent to the Main House. Camper cabins are located in a horseshoe around a pine-needled knoll called the Grove. They are situated close to the Main House and the Health Center. From the lower tier of the camper cabins the view of the lake and the cry of loons at night, provide authentic Maine memories.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Walden’s founding values are respect, trust, consideration, and cooperation. These guiding principles involve respecting and supporting each other and always trying our best. Each day campers participate in five activities where girls are scheduled to try everything. In addition campers participate in an extensive trip program, team sports (color war,) many special events and cherished traditions. Campers are encouraged to develop skills and competence while they cultivate a strong sense of self, independence, and integrity. Waldenites live for the fun, friendships, and new experiences that each summer brings. The entire experience is what makes Walden a special place.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: Camp Opens: Friday, June 24, 2016 Visiting Days: Saturday, July 23 or Sunday, July 24, 2016 Camp Closes: Friday, August 12, 2016 Tuition: $10600 A four-week option is available on a limited basis for first time campers only.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Waziyatah is known for our close-knit and inclusive community, in a no-tech environment. Campers choose their own activities from a wide variety of land sports, water activities, visual and performing arts, horseback riding, hiking, and more! 2, 4, 6, and 8 week sessions are available.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in beautiful Waterford Maine. Camp Waziyatah sits on 130 acres of woods, fields, and a privately owned spring-fed lake. Please visit This Website Link for more photos of our campgrounds, cabins, and other facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Waziyatah is the highest rated camp in Maine and was recently listed as one of the Top 50 summer camps in the United States. Wazi was chosen as the ideal summer camp location for the hit Disney Channel TV show "Bug Juice". We are known for our incredibly close-knit and inclusive community that welcomes kids for who they are, with no "cliques" or divisions between previous and first-time campers. Camp Waziyatah is a coed overnight summer camp in Southern Maine owned by Gregg and Mitch Parker.

Now in our 96th summer, Wazi sits on 130 acres of land on a 3.5 mile private lake. We offer 40+ camp activities like water skiing, sailing, hiking, skateboarding, theater, arts, sports, climbing wall, and horseback riding, which are all included in tuition. Campers experience overnight camping trips and hiking with our Adventure Bound program, and Trip Week allows all campers to enjoy at least one overnight campout.

Kids at Wazi grow, become more independent, learn valuable social skills, and make lifelong friends, all while having a fantastic time. Our well-vetted and background checked counselors are educators, childcare specialists, and university students with years of experience and are certified to teach their activities. All waterfront counselors are trained and lifeguard certified through the red cross.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: Our counselors teach activities so we require that all applicants hold certifications or are well-qualified to teach the activity they are applying for (i.e. played in high school or college). Please visit our website at This Website Link to apply.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Located on beautiful Lake Passagassawakeag in the rolling hills of Maine, Fair Haven Camps offers 5 days of overnight camping for children ages 7-17. We run a 5 week summer program that begins on Sunday at 4PM and ends at 3PM on Friday. We offer a wide variety of camp activities and adventures while sharing who Jesus is to all who come.

CAMP LOCATION: Fair Haven Camps has just under 300 acres located in the central coastal region within 15 minutes of Penobscot Bay and on Lake Passagassawakeag. West Haven for both boys & girls. East Haven for special activities and ropes course.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 16 camper cabins, lodge, dining hall, outdoor basketball court, gaga pit, high and low ropes, paintball course, a spring fed lake at the base of a mountain, and a horseback riding ring and trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer specialty camps for horseback riding and teen adventure with a 2 day whitewater rafting trip. Traditional camp offers campers the opportunity to participate in swimming, canoing, kayaking, tubing, waterskiing, blobbing, crafts, archery, BB & 22 Rifelry, hiking, wilderness, and horseback riding. Day Campers experience the same camp without the adjustment to sleeping away from home. We have a dynamic staff of college and high school students who have dedicated their summer to making your campers week at camp one that will always be remembered!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer an extensive 5-week Service & Leadership Training session that trains the next generation of camp counselors and workers. We call it the SaLT program. The program runs the entire summer and is a great way to develop leadership skills, problem solving skills, teamwork skills, and overall an enjoyable experience. All for less than $500 for the entire summer that's less than $100 a week!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a scholarship process that can be accessed online at This Website Link.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host camps and retreats at our conference center in Coastal Maine as well as offering our conference center as a rental site for your own school, homeschool, church event and group events.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Since its beginning in 1950, Central Maine Bible Conference and Fair Haven Camps have provided a camping program where boys and girls from Maine, New England, and beyond can come to experience life to the fullest, make lasting memories and lifelong friends. As a Maine summer camp, we are able to take advantage of the rugged beauty of our natural setting. We involve our boy and girl campers in programs that expose them to Maine's environment and use the teaching opportunities that arise from such experiences. We accomplish these goals through a dynamic Christian summer camp and year round program.

Our mission is founded on the Bible, the primary source of truth to the Christian faith. We host camps and retreats at our conference center in Coastal Maine as well as offering our conference center as a rental site for your own school, homeschool, church event and group events. Whether it's one of our programs that you attend or our facilities you rent (we provide the food and housing, you set your own schedule); Fair Haven has the facilities, activities and year round staff to make your experience unforgettable. We invite you to learn more about our Christian summer camp and year round programs by checking out our website: This Website Link

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: Check out our website: This Website Link for a full listing of dates, fees and online registration forms.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our goal at Wekeela is to provide a fun, exciting summer camp experience that helps your child discover new talents and interests, builds self-esteem and confidence and gives them the opportunity to establish lifelong friendships. Kindness is one of the most important things we emphasize at camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Wekeela is a safe, fun, nurturing environment in a bucolic mountain lake setting in the beautiful state of Maine. Core components include water skiing, tennis, outdoor adventure, land and water sports, creative, performing and culinary arts. An Outdoor Adventure tripping program also offered. Campers may cycle in Acadia National Park, explore Bar Harbor, climb Mt. Katahdin, navigate the rapids of the Kennebec River or camp out under the infinite Maine starlit sky.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT program for 16 year old's. Features community service, overnight trips and much more. Contact us for more details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: Please refer to our website for complete information.2017 Summer OptionsFirst Session June 23 – July 22Second Session July 23 – August 11Three Two Week Rookie Camp (first time camper) June 23 – July 8, July 8-July 22 and July 23-Aug 5thFull Season June 23 – August 11

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Gould Academy’s Farm and Forest Program partners with teaching veterinarians from the Bethel Animal Hospital and Kind Animal Care of Norway, ME to offer a high-energy, challenging, educational experience with a strong focus on hands-on learning. Check out the slideshow on our website of one of our Vet Science Weekends to get a sense of what you’ll do.

CAMP LOCATION: Gould Academy is a small, coed, independent boarding school, located at the eastern edge of the White Mountains in Bethel, Maine.

CAMP FACILITIES: Gould Academy Summer Programs makes use of our beautiful campus facilities. Our campus has three separate dormitories, dining hall, auditorium, campus store, athletic fields, field house with indoor skate park, basketball court and state of the art weight room. Our location in the western mountains of Maine provides ample outdoor adventure opportunities. Gould’s on-campus farm is home to draft horses, pigs, sheep, poultry, and rabbits, while the McLaughlin Science Center provides cutting-edge laboratory classrooms and equipment. The Bethel Animal Hospital, a modern small animal hospital, is less than two miles from campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: During the Veterinary Science Camp students will: safely handle a variety of large and small animals for assessment use laboratory tools unique to practicing medicine administer medications and vaccinations draw and analyze blood perform mock surgery maintaining sterile conditions examine critical organs with the goal of deeper understanding of function identify normal and abnormal cells and engage in conversations about ethics as it relates to veterinary medicine

CAMP LOCATION: Forest Acres is located 2 1/2 hours from Boston in southwestern Maine on the border of New Hampshire in the heart of Mount Washington Valley. Please visit our website for photos, videos and additional information about camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1924, Forest Acres is located 2 miles away from its brother camp, Indian Acres Camp for Boys, in Maine's White Mountain Region. The community is a perfect example of traditional camping; providing a warm, safe, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where the children can have a positive growing experience with no pressure normally experienced when being around boys. Personal achievement is stressed in a community that has 150 girls. Many children return summer after summer and the global community has many second and third generation campers.

A commitment to each camper as an individual is the key to these flexible programs that balances the needs and requirements of everyone. Building community and teaching independence surround a 91-year history of caring for children. Forest Acres is a global community that welcomes children from 24 states and 8 different countries; fostering an environment where campers and counselors learn about different cultures and traditions from one another.

The camp offers a community-based experience that focuses on the needs of each camper while teaching them to work along with fellow campers. Over 85% of the campers 14 years of age and under, return each summer and a number of staff have been with the camp, 30+ years. The camp offers something special for everyone. The brother-sister program is unparalleled because it allows the boys and girls to be separate yet get together for various activities throughout the summer, thus offering the optimum camping experience that few others can offer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: C.I.T. program for campers who are entering their Senior year of High School. This program is reserved for those campers who have previously attended Forest Acres.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp is available for weddings, reunions and corporate retreats.

OTHER CAMP INFO: English Horseback Riding program recognized as one of premier in the country; directed by renowned equestrian coach C.J. Law, Equestrian Director and Riding Team Coach at Mt. Holyoke College. American Red Cross certified Swim program directed by a professional swim coach. Tennis program is directed by a USTA teaching professional.

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